# New Member Orientation New Member Tour Document Facilities - Door - Demo fob - Replacement price $5 - Make sure doors are all fully closed when leaving - Lights - Most light switches by door, but one’s on the column - All off when leaving - Thermostat - Make sure to follow the guidance on the sign so we don’t freeze pipes - Does something seem off? Hear weird beeping or alarms, etc.? Report it! Space Usage - Events have priority over personal use, check calendar/slack/event board - Families and guests are allowed - Red tools members only - Fill out waivers - No smoking, pets, camping, overnight parking, plugging in campers - Shared Space etiquette - Minimize project sprawl - Share tools and trade spots, etc. - Be aware of what’s going on around you - Fire Safety - Flammable storage - Dust and metal garbage distinction Tool Policies - Tools do not leave the Makerspace - Red tools/Restricted tools - Have a sign or sticker - Need a check out (request in #class-requests on slack) - Do not use tools when you - Lack complete understanding - Are drunk or distracted, or otherwise impaired - Broken tools - We won’t be mad, just thankful it was reported! - Use broken tool hang-tags and report on slack Storage Policies - Lockers/Tote bins available, one per member - Lumber Rack/chemical storage - for active projects only - Name & date is required - Couple months maximum (6 or less) - No Name Fair Game policy Cleaning and Leaving - Cleaning - Sweep, then use the vacuum if needed (sweeping preferred) - 110% Rule of Cleaning: Clean all of your mess, and 10% of someone else’s - Full garbage cans must be emptied into the dumpster - Leaving - Return tools to their initial states (replace blades, reset angles, etc.) - Unplug all extension cords - Check if you’re the last one out before leaving - Turn off lights, check doors, and listen for tools/machines left on Being a Part of the Makerspace - Please join slack and share your cool projects! - Anyone can teach a class, on pretty much anything. Contact an officer to set one up - Come hang out at Open Build, classes, and our member meetings - Bring ideas for new purchases and improvements to open build and member meetings!